Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from carlo_scialla and more videos in the Stress Relief category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Take a scientific approach to soothing your frazzled nerves with these proven methods. To complete this How-To you will need: Athletic sneakers Meditation tape or book Comfortable bed Good instructional book Soft music Professional masseuse (optional) Step 1: Start exercising Start exercising. Pick an activity you like, such as swimming, dancing, or riding a bike. Step 2: Meditate Learn to meditate. Consult a book or CD for techniques on meditation and relaxation, or check your local yellow pages for a class near you. Tip: In one study, more than half the people who meditated two and a half hours a week for eight weeks reported a whopping 54% reduction in stress. Step 3: Get sleep Get seven to nine hours of sleep every night. The National Sleep Foundation says that anything less could negatively affect both decision-making and interactions with others, leading to anxiety. Step 4: Go to bed early Go to bed 30 minutes to an hour before your normal bedtime and do something relaxing like read a book or listen to soft music Tip: Get a professional massage a few times a month. It’s pricey, but people who get regular massages have …